Haunted obstacle course in Lowell Oct. 27

The Lowell Sun

Updated:
10/17/2012 12:54:31 AM EDT

LOWELL -- SmithFest Events is hosting its first haunted 5K run obstacle course on Oct. 27.

Runners will be dropped off in heats of about 40 people at Fort Hill Park beginning after sundown each wearing headlamps. The course will lead runners along the fences of the Lowell Cemetery, into the "haunted" Shedd Park.

Participants dressed as zombies will be posted at different obstacles throughout the 3.1-mile course.

Organizer Fred Smith said he hopes to get about 500 runners and 100 zombies, who will be given full professional zombie makeup.

Smith said there's been a lot of zombie-inspired events locally. AMC's television series "The Walking Dead" has contributed to the recent zombie-craze.

Runners are encouraged to wear costumes and must be 21 or older.

Smith said the LED-powered headlamps will provide enough light for runners to traverse the course safely.

The cost for runners is a $55 to pre-register or $60 the day of the event.

The cost to be a zombie is $25.

An after-party for participants will be held at Hookslide Kelly's.

When asked what participants should expect, Smith said, "Expect to run for your life. Expect the undead."

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